Youth in Revolt (2009)

09/11/2009 (US) • 1h 29m

Comedy, Romance, Drama

Every "Revolution" Needs A Leader.

Overview

As a fan of Albert Camus and Jean-Luc Godard, teenage Nick Twisp is definitely out of his element when his mother and her boyfriend move the family to a trailer park. When a pretty neighbor named Sheeni plays records by French crooners, it's love at first sight for frustrated and inexperienced Nick. Learning that she is dating someone, Nick launches a hilarious quest to find his way into Sheeni's heart -- and bed.

Top Billed Cast

Michael Cera

Nick Twisp / François Dillinger

Portia Doubleday

Sheeni Saunders

Jean Smart

Estelle Twisp

M. Emmet Walsh

Mr. Saunders

Steve Buscemi

George Twisp

Adhir Kalyan

Vijay Joshi

Fred Willard

Mr. Ferguson

Ray Liotta

Lance Wescott


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$18,000,000.00

Revenue

$19,651,093.00

Keywords

california

trailer park

based on novel or book

romcom

oakland, california

coming of age

alter ego

teenage boy

teen comedy

duringcreditsstinger

independent film

crime comedy

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